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I wanted to share a quick update...Its been a busy week and month with birthdays, getaways and all that happens in between! I remember not too long ago quoting myself saying "it was the party of the year...said no one year old ever." But then I successfully accomplished a dual birthday party! No applause necessary...But it was definitely better than I expected. We did a Minnie and Mickey Mouse theme and we chose McDonald's as the location. My kids LOVE McDonald's (gasp) yes I let my kids eat…See More

"Show me a woman without guilt and I'll show you a man"... (Marie Wilson, Founder of the White House Project)Do women have to choose between being a mother and having a career? This is the ultimate question and there is no right answer. As women we should have the ability to CHOOSE...This point is clearly meant for women who are in financial situations where they have the ability to choose between work and…See More

I know I promised an in-depth look at Lean In and I will deliver but I love a good controversy and I support equality. We just celebrated St. Patrick's Day! and I just encountered two firsts! I guess even in our 30's there are still many first's to accomplish... I do love that Patron Saint of Ireland... He is green, loves shamrocks, beer and pots of gold. Ironic right a…See More

Stop grinding...I said this to my 10 month old daughter yesterday. Why you ask? Well she is going through a teething episode and she has started grinding her teeth. It is the worst sound EVER! I honestly love her to pieces but that sound is awful. Theo never did this so I am unfamiliar with the whole teeth grinding episode. But there is something humorous about looking at your daughter and saying "stop grinding." It brings back memories of my clubbing days and then I remember she will want…See More

The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children. -Jessica LangeI read on Wikipedia today (love Wikipedia by the way) about a term called Psychological resilience. Its basically about an individuals tendency to cope with stress and adversity. It is most commonly understood as a process and not a trait.…See More

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Married mom in my early thirties with two kids born 12 months and 3 weeks apart. Living in suburbia with my husband and 2 dogs. I have a boy and a girl so therefore a million dollar family without the millions...

What is your blogging philosophy?

I follow my inspiration on a daily basis. I love to blog about family, health, marriage, pets, careers and all that happens in between. I wear a lot of hats everyday and I love every moment.

I have been blogging since...

January 2014

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I wanted to share a quick update...Its been a busy week and month with birthdays, getaways and all that happens in between! I remember not too long ago quoting myself saying "it was the party of the year...said no one year old ever." But then I successfully accomplished a dual birthday party! No applause necessary...But it was definitely better than I expected. We did a Minnie and Mickey Mouse theme and we chose McDonald's as the location. My kids LOVE McDonald's (gasp) yes I let my kids eat…

"Show me a woman without guilt and I'll show you a man"... (Marie Wilson, Founder of the White House Project)

Do women have to choose between being a mother and having a career? This is the ultimate question and there is no right answer. As women we should have the ability to CHOOSE...This point is clearly meant for women who are in financial situations…

I know I promised an in-depth look at Lean In and I will deliver but I love a good controversy and I support equality. We just celebrated St. Patrick's Day! and I just encountered two firsts! I guess even in our 30's there are still many first's to accomplish... I do love that Patron Saint of Ireland... He is green, loves shamrocks, beer and pots of gold. Ironic right a…

Stop grinding...I said this to my 10 month old daughter yesterday. Why you ask? Well she is going through a teething episode and she has started grinding her teeth. It is the worst sound EVER! I honestly love her to pieces but that sound is awful. Theo never did this so I am unfamiliar with the whole teeth grinding episode. But there is something humorous about looking at your daughter and saying "stop grinding." It brings back memories of my clubbing days and then I remember she will…